Project Superintendent - Philadelphia, PA

Sheakley Workforce Staffing•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Superintendent will lead daily onsite field operations for the federal DBB D/50 Lab Relocation project in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The project involves laboratory renovation and multi-trade work in an existing facility, including HVAC cooling-system installation, VAV replacement, mechanical piping, rooftop equipment, electrical work, roofing, and fire alarm and mass-notification modifications. The Superintendent will coordinate subcontractors, trades, sequencing, deliveries, site access, and work areas while driving execution against the critical-path schedule. The role works closely with the Quality Control Manager (QCM) and Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to support inspection readiness, quality, safety, deficiency correction, testing, commissioning coordination, and successful project execution. This is a 1099 contractor engagement lasting 12+ months. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM; approved after-hours and weekend work may be required based on project activities, inspections, testing, and schedule needs. Compensation is $66 per hour, with a $2,500 monthly per diem and a $150 monthly completion bonus; pay is weekly.

Requirements

At least 10 years of construction experience.
At least 5 years as a Construction Superintendent on similar projects.
Federal construction experience.
NAVFAC and/or USACE construction experience.
Experience coordinating multi-trade field operations and subcontractors.
Experience with HVAC/mechanical construction and rooftop equipment replacement.
Experience working in occupied or existing facilities.
Electrical, roofing, and commissioning experience.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Experience managing work from a critical-path construction schedule.
Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 and federal construction requirements.
Working knowledge of federal construction operations; NAVFAC/USACE project requirements; construction drawings and specifications; critical-path scheduling; subcontractor and multi-trade coordination; laboratory renovation; HVAC and mechanical construction; VAV replacement; mechanical piping systems; rooftop equipment installation and replacement; electrical construction; fire alarm and mass-notification systems; roofing and building-envelope coordination; inspection readiness and deficiency correction; testing and commissioning coordination; and EM 385-1-1 requirements.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 Construction certification.
Current First Aid/CPR certification.
Applicable Competent Person credentials.
Laboratory renovation experience.
Fire protection and fire alarm construction experience.
Federal facility renovation experience.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate daily onsite construction activities.
Manage subcontractors, workforce activities, sequencing, and field operations.
Coordinate architectural, mechanical, electrical, roofing, and fire-protection trades.
Manage material deliveries, site access, work areas, and construction logistics.
Drive field execution in accordance with the project critical-path schedule.
Coordinate fire alarm and mass-notification system modifications.
Oversee field coordination for VAV replacement and laboratory HVAC cooling-system installation.
Coordinate mechanical piping installation through exterior walls to roof-mounted equipment.
Monitor daily progress and proactively address field coordination or sequencing issues.
Coordinate inspection readiness and deficiency correction with the Quality Control Manager.
Coordinate safe work planning and field activities with the Site Safety & Health Officer.
Maintain communication among subcontractors, project management, quality, safety, and other project stakeholders.